University of Wisconsin board approves budget for 1947 48
The Wisconsin board of regents adopted an 18 million dollar budget aimed at a record enrollment of 22 600 across campuses. Salaries rise 20 percent on the first 2000 of pay with merit increases. total grants and gifts exceed 223 thousand dollars including 108 350 from Schenley Institute and 58 500 from the Rockefeller Foundation.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Universite
John J. Jones
Racine
Michael Cleary
Milwaukee
Emergency Board
Veterans’ Administration
Cleary
Morton Withey
Prof. Withey
F. L. Johnson
Schenley Research Institute
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
School of Commerce
Bristol Laboratories, Inc
Syracuse
N. Y
Regents
University Avenue
Wisconsin General Hospital
Chemical Engineering
Controls End On Sunday If Congress Fails
The article explains that price and wage controls may end Sunday unless Congress acts. It notes current wage rules require National Wage Stabilization Board approval for any wage rise and that Bowles praised Truman’s veto of a compromise extension, urging effective price control to continue.
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Congress
National Wage Stabilization Board
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Truman
House
Senate
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Kenosha Evening News Publication Details 1946
Kenosha Evening News Volume 52 issue dated June 29 1946 published daily except Sunday by Kenosha News Publishing Co at 717 58th St Kenosha Wisconsin with subscription rates 25 cents weekly single copies 5 cents mail 6 00 a year in state and Illinois 10 00 a year elsewhere.
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Kenosha
Wisconsin
Ilinois
States
U. S
Hotel Fire Code Enforcement Urged
Two traveling salesmen groups told the National Safety Council they want stronger state hotel fire code enforcement. Citing disasters in Chicago Dubuque and Dallas they urged inspectors nationwide to focus on fire prevention.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Dubuque
Dallas
Texas
National Association of Women’s and Children’s Apparel
National Shoe Travelers’ Association
No Strike Pledge Signed by Superior Workers
A historic no strike pledge was in effect today between Superior Wisconsin building trades workers and the National Housing Authority. The pledge was signed by James Whalen secretary and John V Meyett business representative of the Superior Building Trades Council with Charles J Horan signing for the National Housing Authority.
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Superior
Wis
Building Trades Workers
National Housing Authority
James Whalen
John V. Meyett
Superior Building ‘Trades Council
Charles J. Horan
Chicago Student New Suspect in Degnan Murder
A Chicago student, linked to burglaries, became a new suspect in the Degnan kidnapping and murder case after a Phoenix ex-con, Richard Russell Thomas, denied being the kidnapper. Police searched the dorm room at Heirens’ Midway campus, seized guns and valuables, and questioned Heirens and others as they pursue all leads.
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Degnan
William Heirens
Bridewell
Chicago
William Milota
Suzanne Degnan
Heirens
North Side
Richard Russell Thomas
Phoenix
Ariz
Midway
Lincoln Wood
Tuohy
Evelyn Peterson
Fair Board Plans Big Three Day Farm Show
The Fair Board will review plans for a three day event featuring paintings and photographs plus a full scale postwar equipment exhibit for farmers. Meals will be served on the grounds during the show as progress reports on planning are presented at Tuesday’s meeting.
Marshall Seeks Truce Extension in China War
General George C. Marshall pressed for an 11th hour extension to the China truce as Nationalist and Communist forces prepared for renewed fighting. He urged Me to reach a principle agreement to allow a cease fire while outlining a plan to restore the pre June 6 positions and begin integrating the two armies.
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Shanghai
George C. Marshall
China
Ho Ying-Ching
Changchun
Marshall
Kai-Shek
Chinag
Harbin
Tsitsihar
Antung
Tiger Shark Described as Most Dangerous to Swimmers
The tiger shark is presented as the most dangerous shark species capable of attacking a swimmer or canoe. It is noted for a large mouth and throat and reportedly can swallow a man.
Flashes of Life New York City Fire Plug Squirt Gun Case
Several motorists and pedestrians called police as a Bronx man who converted an open fire plug into a heavy artillery squirt gun sprayed passing cars and people. He faced a court appearance amid a humid day in the city.
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New York
Bronx
Doctor arrives in horse and buggy after car theft
In Nocona Texas a patient watched in disbelief as her family physician appeared in a horse and buggy. Dr L M Radusky explained his car had been stolen and he chose the alternative conveyance or walking.
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Nocona
Tex
Pleased Prisoner Seeks Jail Release Over Alimony Row
Leo J. Penderick, 71, part owner of a tool and die plant, argues he should serve six months in Cook County jail rather than pay alimony. He told Superior Judge John A. Sbarbaro that jail meals are preferable as he offered to pay $250 monthly for wife and son Leo Jr. aged 19, saying jail treatment is better and he is the oldest inmate in alimony row.
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Chicago
Leo J. Penderick
Cook County
John A. Sbarbaro
Leo, Jr
Pondelick
O Kon ski to Appeal Tax Bill from Wisconsin
Rep Alvin E O Konski plans to appeal a 1732 tax bill sent by Wisconsin tax officials who say he failed to report 28285 in income for 1942 44 The telegram from his Washington office cites incomplete evidence and an appeal hearing will contest the levy Also mentions Sam Osborne fourth generation owner of a Sutton England barber shop for 150 years
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Milwaukee
A.P
Alvin E. O’konski
Mercer
Republican Congress
Washington
O'Kenski
Sam Osborne
Pane Sutton
England
Bikini Atoll Test Set Ships Evacuated For Crossroads
Crews from the Prinz Eugene evacuating to vessels near Nagato and Nevada with Maj. Harold H. Wood to aim the high explosive. The Independence and ships Pennsylvania New York and Arkansas gather in a three mile lagoon. Forrestal arrives to oversee Operation Crossroads as camera gear and instruments prepare for a one millionth second event.
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Nevada
Harold H. Wood
Independence
Pennsylvania
New York
Arkansas
Bikini
Forrestal
Bikini Lagoon
Kwajalein
Charlestown tea holder foils subway holdup
Boston report Patrick Foley a subway collector from Charlestown used a hot cup of tea to threaten a pistol wielding robber who demanded money. The thief fled without taking Foley’s cash.
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Boston
Patrick Foley
Charlestown
Foley
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22Nd Ave
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